Hahn reminds Serbia legally-binding agreement with Kosovo
The European enlargement commissioner, Johannes Hahn, during a visit to Belgrade on Wednesday said that Serbia should reach a legally-binding agreement on normalisation of relations with Kosovo in order to join the European Union. Original post Here
Citaku: Nobody will revoke Special Court
UN Security Council is discussing latest quarterly report of the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres on the work of UNMIK in Kosovo. Original post Here
Exclusive: Kosovo Intelligence Agency and Police know who killed Oliver Ivanovic
Gazeta Express has learned from its sources within the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) and Kosovo Police that they know who killed Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver ivanovic on 16 January 2018 in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
Thaci dissatisfied with the EU Strategy on Western Balkans
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is in Washington, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the European Commission Strategy on Western Balkans published on Tuesday. In a Facebook post Thaci wrote that because of political reasons, the document has not offered clear membership perspective for all countries of the region. Kosovo, according …
Vulin says Serbia should seek partition deal with Kosovo
Serbian Defence minister, Aleksandar Vulin, said on Tuesday that Belgrade should seek a partition agreement with neighbouring Kosovo in order to end a dispute that is hampering Serbia’s accession to the European Union. Original post Here
Hoxha: EU opened the door for Kosovo, let’s do homework
Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, said that the European Commission Strategy on Western Balkans has opened Kosovo’s EU path. Original post Here
EU officials publish new Balkan strategy: Nothing new on Kosovo
The European Commission adopted on Tuesday in Strasbourg a strategy for ‘A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans’. But the Strategy brings nothing new for Kosovo. Original post Here
Montenegro PM Kosovo visit rescheduled
Montenegro Prime Minister’s visit to Kosovo which was cancelled today due to bad weather has been rescheduled for next week, the Government of Kosovo has announced, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Kosovo 'expected more' from the EU Strategy on Western Balkans, says Veseli
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, says he “expected more” from the European Commission Strategy on Western Balkans which was published today in Strasbourg. Original post Here
Speaker Veseli pays official visit to Croatia
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli arrived in Zagreb on Tuesday for an official visit during which he will meet senior state officials of Croatia. Original post Here
TIRANA, August 10 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari and State Police Director General Skënder Hita thanked around 300 police officers, firefighters and Armed Forces personnel involved in the Kruja wildfire operation. Lamallari praised their work in evacuating residents and managing the fire, which strong winds intensified. He said special forces, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed his gratitude and respect for Air Force pilots, firefighters, army special forces and police officers who protected residents during the wildfires in Kruja. In a social media post, Rama said the teams had overcome a difficult challenge. He said they had …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania will experience mostly clear and hot weather on Monday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clouds will appear occasionally around midday and in the afternoon, mainly over mountainous areas in the south. Southeastern areas may see brief periods of denser clouds. The sky will clear …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s Defence Ministry reported 8 wildfires across the counties of Tirana, Fier, Durrës and Lezha. Six remain active, while authorities have brought 2 under control or placed them under monitoring. A total of 227 personnel are working on the ground. Authorities have also requested 50 additional …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albin Kurti of the Self-Determination Movement (LVV) asked for more time for political talks on August 8. He did not nominate a candidate for parliament speaker. As a result, the constitutive session did not continue. Tensions rose after Time Kadriaj, an MP from the Alliance for …
TIRANA, August 10 – The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) has launched a national information and promotion campaign for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). AIDA is working with 10 municipalities and the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC) on the campaign. The initiative will provide businesses with information on financing opportunities, exports, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi visited the Farka Air Base today and met Air Force pilots involved in wildfire operations. The pilots have carried out aerial missions in several areas affected by fires in recent days. Nufi thanked the pilots for their work and commitment. He also …
TIRANA, August 10 – Gjirokastër continues to attract visitors from around the world with its history, architecture, landscape and cuisine. Tourists from the United States, France, Spain and Italy shared their impressions during visits to Gjirokastër Castle. An American tourist praised the castle’s rich history and age. She said the …
TIRANA, August 10 – Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko has called President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement on Kosova’s independence a diplomatic mistake. Goncharenko, who initiated a draft law on recognising Kosova in the Ukrainian parliament, reacted to Zelensky’s remarks in Belgrade. Zelensky said Ukraine had no plans to change its position on …
Experts say the government’s move to ditch a controversial concession contract to build Vlora International Airport, at significant cost to taxpayers, highlights structural weaknesses in Albania’s public-private partnership framework. Original post Here